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Palm Treo 500v

The Treo 500v aims to appeal to a broad audience thanks to its user-friendly menu system, a sleek design and a range of multimedia features. It's not perfect, but is definitely a welcomed entry into the market.

EXPERT STAR RATING

3.75

Price $ 749.00 AUD

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Number of speakers: 1. Audio Type: Stereo.
Design, user interface, comfortable keyboard, A2DP Bluetooth, solid features list
No Wi-Fi, no standard 3.5mm headphone jack

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Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Data Services

Messaging Capabilities

Email, Instant Messaging, SMS, MMS

Data Services

GSM, GPRS, 3G, UMTS

Email Protocols

POP3, IMAP4, SMTP

Digital Camera

Digital Zoom

Video capture

Yes

Digital Camera Effects

None

Camera Resolution

2.0 MP

Digital Video

Video resolutions

176x144, 320x240

General

Available Colours

Grey, White

Length (mm)

110

Width (mm)

61.5

Height (mm)

16.5

Weight (g)

120

Warranty (Months)

Input Devices

5-way Navigation, Buttons, Keyboard

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

TFT

Colour Support

65,000 colours

Screen Resolution

320x240

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

256 MB

Multimedia Features

Wallpapers/Screensavers

Wallpapers, Screensavers

Ringtones Type

Digitised Audio

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

MP3 Player

Yes

Voice Recorder

Yes

Picture Viewer

Yes

Video Player

Yes

Speakerphone

Yes

Keypad lock

Yes

Profiles

Yes

Predictive text input

Yes

Ringtone Composer

GPS

Handwriting Recognition

Voice dialling

Yes

Vibrating Alert

Yes

Java enabled

Yes

Video calling

Organiser

Yes

Stopwatch

Alarm clock

Yes

Calculator

Yes

Calendar

Yes

Currency converter

Phonebook

Yes

Notes

To-do list

Yes

Games

Yes

Headphones

Yes

FM tuner

Video Recorder

Yes

Text Viewer

Yes

Mass Storage

Yes

Antenna

Internal

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Phone Networks

Mobile Networks

Vodafone

Mobile Network Bands

Tri Band GSM

Phones

Form Factor

Candybar

Talk Time (minutes)

Up to 270

Standby Time (hours)

Up to 240

Call Lists

Missed calls, Received calls, Recently dialled calls

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Battery Size

Proprietary

Software

Operating Systems

Windows Mobile 6

Bundled Software

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5, Windows Mobile Device Center

Supported Media

Supported Memory Media

Micro-SD

Supported Audio File Formats

MPEG 4, MP3, WAV

Supported Video File Formats

MPEG-4

Supported Picture File Formats

JPEG

Other Supported File Formats

DOC, PDF, PPT, XLS

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Headphone Jack, USB 2.0

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

1 (2.5mm)

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

GPRS, Bluetooth 2.0

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.